Africa: Barbed Wire Market 2025

Barbed Wire Market Size in Africa

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the African barbed wire market, when its value decreased by -0.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Barbed Wire Production in Africa

In value terms, barbed wire production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 23%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Barbed Wire Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of barbed wire and entanglements were exported in Africa; with an increase of 213% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, barbed wire exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Egypt represented the major exporter of barbed wire and entanglements in Africa, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 76% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), making up a 21% share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the barbed wire and entanglements exports, with a CAGR of +31.7% from 2012 to 2021. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Egypt increased by +53 percentage points.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the largest barbed wire supplier in Africa, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt stood at +35.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Export price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, barbed wire export price increased by +72.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 56% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+2.7%).

Barbed Wire Imports

Imports in Africa

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of barbed wire and entanglements increased by 15% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 30%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, barbed wire imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +83.1% against 2017 indices. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Mozambique (X tons), followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) represented the key importers of barbed wire and entanglements, together creating 52% of total imports. Sudan (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest barbed wire importing markets in Africa were Guinea ($X), Mozambique ($X) and Ghana ($X), together comprising 33% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Guinea, with a CAGR of +42.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 21% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, barbed wire import price increased by +68.0% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Guinea ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+17.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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